Transformation

For us, financing also means keeping economic, social and environmental change in view. Together with our clients, employees and partners, we address the challenges of transformation. The articles on this page illustrate this with examples.

ESG

Emissions Trading: Key to Climate Protection and Decarbonisation

11/27/2025 - By putting a price on emissions, carbon trading is designed to incentivise companies to avoid emissions and invest in climate-friendly technologies.

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Transformation

Course to Net-Zero CO2: Our Clients' Success is Our Compass

11/07/2025 - By 2050, Commerzbank aims to reduce the CO2 emissions in its lending and investment portfolio to net zero. This requires both ambitious and realistic interim targets.

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Transformation

A Sustainable Focus on Profits

08/13/2025 - Sustainability AND Profits – is it possible? With a well-structured transition plan, what seems impossible can become reality.

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Transformation

Sustainability advisory and financing from a single source

01/22/2025 - Economic turbulence and geopolitical crises do not change the fact that sustainability is increasingly playing an important role in financial decisions.

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Transformation

Insights into the Green Transition: It’s All About the Mix

12/11/2024 - Decarbonisation is pivotal for a sustainable real economy in alignment with the Paris climate target.

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Transformation

Baku sends a mixed message

11/25/2024 - Bettina Storck, Head of Group Sustainability Management at Commerzbank, comments on the 29th World Climate Conference in Azerbaijan.

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Energy Transition

A strong foundation for lightweight panels

05/21/2024 - The Boitzenburger Land solar park generates around 200 giga-watt hours of green electricity per year. Commerzbank financed the project through its Centre of Competence.

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Transformation

It all starts with climate protection

11/16/2023 - What do banks have to do with climate protection? The short answer is: plenty. Banks can use credits to steer financial flows towards sustainability.

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Transformation

Biological diversity is essential

05/22/2023 - It is about humankind's livelihood – nothing less. Biodiversity is a fundamental factor of prosperity.

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Transformation

Sustainability needs companies that lead the way

11/10/2020 - Living sustainability means being a pioneer of sustainable economic and ecological change.

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